Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Proteaceae

Genus:

Banksia

Species:

Banksia sphaerocarpa var. sphaerocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, nectar-feeding insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Requires fire for germination

Fire Notes:

Serotinous species that releases seeds following fire. Plants are killed by fire but regenerate from seed, with germination triggered by smoke and heat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–90 days

Notes:

Smoke treatment significantly enhances germination rates. Seeds germinate readily without pre-treatment but smoke water or aerosol improves success.

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